Learn About Axolotls

The Ambystoma Genetic Stock Center provides educational resources for teachers and students at various grade levels. These resources are designed to support hands-on learning experiences with axolotls in the classroom setting.

• Axolotl Tail Regeneration

  A comprehensive lesson on observing and studying tail regeneration in axolotls

• Axolotl Skin Pigmentation

  Explore genetics and skin pigmentation patterns in different axolotl variants

• Axolotl Skin Pigmentation Computer Activities

  Interactive computer-based activities exploring axolotl genetics and pigmentation

• Limb Regeneration Requires Nerves (Mead 2005)

  Scientific study exploring the role of nerves in the axolotl's remarkable limb regeneration ability

• How Do Axolotls Regenerate Limbs?

  An age-appropriate exploration of axolotl regeneration designed for middle school students